Hive has a flourishing nexus of users and applications leveraging the decentralized framework. Each application has specific use cases, just like each user has its own skills and interests. Today you are being presented with the top 5 decentralized applications powered by Hive.

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As many of you know Hive is a fast and scalable social blockchain for web 3.0, aka the next stage of the internet’s evolution. This article does a great job of explaining what Web 3.0 actually is, if you don't already know. There is a lot to Hive, but today we will probe the most essential dApps that Hive currently has to offer. There are many other dApps that you can find on Hive dApps or the official Hive website.

5. 3Speak

^{Follow @threespeak}

Censorship resistant video hosting & live streaming platform.

^{Takes 11% of your rewards}

4. Esteem

^{Follow @esteemapp
Discord}

All purpose UI with desktop/mobile app, browser with the best search function.

^{Takes 5% of your rewards}

3. Hive.vote

^{Follow @hive.vote
Discord}

Automate your up/downvoting and claim rewards.

^Free

2. BeeMe.icu

^{Follow @beeme}

Virtual magnifying glass for any account on Hive.

^Free

1. PeakD

^{Follow @peakd
Discord}

Full-fledged social hub with wallet, blogging interface, profile editor, and so much more.

^Free

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